Find Marshfield Residents Directory
The Marshfield residents directory draws from public records kept at Town Hall on Moraine Street and through Plymouth County offices that serve this South Shore town. Marshfield has a population close to 26,000 and sits along the coast south of Boston. The Town Clerk holds birth, death, and marriage records along with the annual street list that logs each resident by name and address. Plymouth County adds land records and court filings that help round out a search. Census data, voter rolls, and other town files give you more ways to look up who lives or has lived in Marshfield over the years.
Marshfield Overview
Marshfield Town Clerk Office
The Marshfield Town Clerk is at 870 Moraine Street, Marshfield, MA 02050. Call at 781-536-2500. The fax line is 781-837-8587. This is the main office for vital records in town. The clerk keeps birth, death, and marriage certificates that go back through the full history of Marshfield. You can get certified copies or plain copies either in person or by mail. Certified copies have the town seal and work for legal purposes. Plain copies are fine if you just need the facts for personal use or to confirm details in a residents directory search.
Vital records at the clerk's office link names to dates and places in Marshfield. A birth record shows who was born here and lists parents. Death records name the person, date, and place of death. Marriage records connect two people and show where they lived at the time they filed. Each of these record types adds data points you can use when checking the Marshfield residents directory. The clerk also handles dog licenses, business certificates, and other town filings that tie names to local addresses.
Staff can help you with searches during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID if you want certified copies.
| Office | Marshfield Town Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 870 Moraine Street Marshfield, MA 02050 |
| Phone | 781-536-2500 |
| Fax | 781-837-8587 |
| Website | marshfield-ma.gov/town-clerk |
Note: Call 781-536-2500 to check hours before you visit, especially near holidays or town meeting dates.
Marshfield Residents Directory Search
Marshfield runs an annual census of all residents each January. This is required by M.G.L. c.51 §4. Every household gets a form in the mail. You fill it out and send it back. The data goes into the voter rolls and the street list. If you skip the census, you risk getting dropped from the active voter list. The results also feed into the jury pool and other town records that form part of the Marshfield residents directory.
The street list is one of the most useful tools for a Marshfield residents directory search. Under M.G.L. c.51 §6, this list is a public record. It shows the name and address of each Marshfield resident age 17 and up, sorted by street. You can buy a copy from the Town Clerk at 870 Moraine Street. Researchers use the list to confirm who lives at a given address. If you compare lists from year to year, you can track when someone moved in or out. Each list captures the resident population as of January 1, so it works like a yearly snapshot of who calls Marshfield home. That makes the street list a strong starting point for any directory lookup in town.
Jury lists come from the same census data. Under M.G.L. c.234A §15, prospective juror lists are public. They give you one more way to confirm that a person lived in Marshfield in a given year.
Marshfield Public Records Access
Public records in Marshfield go far past vital records. Under M.G.L. c.66 §10, any person can request records from town departments. The town has 10 business days to respond. This covers a wide range of files. Building permits, health department records, assessor data, and meeting minutes all fall under this law. Each record type can hold name or address information that helps build a fuller picture in a Marshfield residents directory search.
Fees stay low. Copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the rate tops out at $25 per hour. Most simple requests cost next to nothing. Put your request in writing and be as specific as you can. Include names, dates, and addresses so the staff can find the right files faster.
The Town of Marshfield website lists all departments and how to reach them. Start there if you are not sure which office holds the records you need. The assessor's office is worth checking too. Property records from the assessor show who owns each parcel in Marshfield and often list mailing addresses for the owners. That data is public and can help you verify where someone lives or has lived.
Note: Requests work best when you name the exact record or file type you want.
Marshfield Voter and Registration Records
Voter registration lists are public in Massachusetts. The Town Clerk in Marshfield keeps a list of all registered voters. The list shows names, addresses, party affiliation, and voter status. This is free to review. You can ask for a copy at the clerk's office on Moraine Street. It is a useful tool for confirming current residents in the Marshfield residents directory since voter rolls get updated with each election cycle and annual census.
Voter lists and the annual street list work well together. The street list covers all residents age 17 and older. The voter list covers only those who are registered to vote. By cross-checking both, you can see who lives at an address and whether they are active voters. This is helpful for researchers, campaigns, and anyone trying to verify a Marshfield address. Both lists are public records you can get through the Town Clerk.
Marshfield Directory Resources
The Massachusetts Vital Records system lets you order birth, death, and marriage certificates from any town in the state, including Marshfield.
Use the state portal to request Marshfield vital records online. You can also visit the Town Clerk at 870 Moraine Street in person. The state system is a good backup if you cannot make it to Town Hall during business hours. Fees are standard across Massachusetts for certified copies ordered through the state. Local requests at the clerk's office may have slightly different pricing, so call ahead at 781-536-2500 to confirm current fees before you order.
Plymouth County Records for Marshfield
Marshfield sits in Plymouth County. County records add depth to any residents directory search beyond what town files alone can offer. The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds handles property filings for Marshfield. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records online through MassLandRecords.com. Property records tie names to street addresses and show chains of ownership over time. If you need to find out who owned a home or parcel in Marshfield, the registry is the right place to check.
Court records at the county level hold address information too. Civil filings, probate cases, and family court matters often list home addresses of the parties involved. These are public records you can search through the Plymouth County court system. Between property records and court filings, the county gives you a strong secondary source for the Marshfield residents directory that fills in gaps the town records may not cover on their own.
Plymouth County also maintains probate and family court records in Brockton. Estate filings, guardianship cases, and name changes all go through the probate court. Each filing typically includes the address of the person involved, so probate records serve as yet one more way to verify a Marshfield resident's connection to an address in town.
Plymouth County Residents Directory
Marshfield is part of Plymouth County. The county keeps deed records, probate files, and court indexes that include Marshfield residents. For a full view of county-level resources available for your search, check the Plymouth County page.
Nearby Cities
Towns near Marshfield keep their own residents directory records. If your search covers the South Shore area, these pages list similar record types and access methods for nearby communities.